West Lothian · Scotland
Sand Mastic in Fauldhouse
We cover Fauldhouse for traditional burnt sand mastic around sash and case windows and doors in stone and brick. Old material cut out, joints cleaned and sealed neatly and a 12-month guarantee.
- Tired mastic found when preparing windows for paint
- Gaps between timber frames and stone or brick
- Modern sealant on a period surround
Sand mastic in Fauldhouse
We work across Fauldhouse renewing sand mastic on sash windows and doors. Every joint is cleaned out and filled by hand for a neat, traditional finish. We work on period & listed homes, brick reveals and sash and case windows, and the jobs we see most are draughts and rain around sash boxes and old cement repairs round a window that have failed.
Mastic can only go onto a dry joint, so outside work in Fauldhouse depends on the weather. Let us know about access to every frame, including any upstairs.
All our work comes with our one-year guarantee, wherever you are in West Lothian.
- Place
- Fauldhouse (EH47)
- Wider area
- West Lothian
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Quotes
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
Housing providers, facilities teams and property managers book us too. We can quote a run of properties together, and we’re fully insured for the work.
In hotels, rooms out of use cost money, so the work can be planned room by room around your bookings where we can. Hotel work is part of what we do, alongside homes and businesses.
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DIY versus a professional finish
The difference is mostly in the preparation and the product. We take joints back to clean, dry surfaces, and the sealant is matched to the joint and its conditions, and the work is guaranteed for a year.
If you’re set on DIY, put the effort into preparation: take out all the old sealant, make sure the joint is clean and dry, and give it the full cure time. If it does not work out, we can still put it right.
What we do, step by step
All our tools and materials come with us in the van, so you do not need to buy or prepare anything. Once we have agreed what’s being done, we protect the area and start. Most jobs take a few hours for a single window, longer for several. Outdoor work around Fauldhouse depends on the weather, as sealant needs a dry surface, so an outdoor job can move if the forecast changes. Indoor work goes ahead whatever the weather.
- Each surround is checked first.
- We rake out the old mastic and clean the joint.
- Large voids are packed out.
- We point the joint with sand mastic by hand.
- We finish the mastic to a tidy line.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about any water getting in
- Let us know about stairs, lifts or work at height
- Tell us if parking is tricky
How to get a quote
Call for a quick quote, or email us if that is easier. Describe what needs sealing and we’ll explain what’s involved.
Related advice
Why act early in Fauldhouse
Replacing sash windows is a big decision for a period home and on a listed home, consent may be needed. Where the frames are in good order, new mastic seals the surround. In a place like Fauldhouse, small leaks are easy to put off, but water through a failed joint keeps working away until it’s fixed.
Commercial jobs are quoted on the same basis as homes: the amount of work, how we reach it and what it needs, along with when we can work on site. Call for a quick quote and we will go through it with you.
Why Fauldhouse customers choose us
- Tidy, careful work
- Experience in homes, commercial sites and hotels
- Old sealant always removed completely
- Quality sealants from Arbo and Everbuild
Take a look at how sealant jobs are priced and customer reviews.
When something else is needed
New sealant can’t fix everything, and we’d rather say so up front. It won’t solve:
- Sashes that need overhauling
- Cracked or broken glass
- Whether work needs listed building consent
Not sure which it is? You can send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we seal
- Sash and case windows
- Tenement windows
- Period & listed homes
- Timber door frames
- Brick reveals
- Stone surrounds
What sand mastic looks like in Fauldhouse
Under the Repairing Standard, private landlords in Scotland have to keep homes wind and watertight, and sound outside sealant is part of that. Many older homes in Scotland have sash and case windows, often pointed into the wall with traditional sand mastic.
Rented homes near Fauldhouse station change hands often, and any sash windows need sound mastic to keep draughts and rain out.
Fauldhouse is about 5 miles south-west of Bathgate, in West Lothian. For sand mastic in and around Fauldhouse, please send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk for a quick quote. We’re based in Crawley and cover West Lothian, Fauldhouse included. Across West Lothian, we cover 58 places, Fauldhouse among them. Edinburgh is on our list too, around 21 miles away.
Every address in EH47 is within our area for sand mastic, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes and businesses on Main Street, Earls Place and Kirkhill Court. Close by, we work in Greenrigg (3 miles north-west), Torbothie (3 miles west), Springhill (3 miles west), Harthill (3 miles north-west) and Eastfield (3 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Livingston (9 miles north-east), Bathgate (5 miles north-east), Linlithgow (11 miles north), Whitburn (3 miles north), East Calder (11 miles north-east) and Broxburn (11 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Fauldhouse
The nearest railway station is Fauldhouse station, about 0.7 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Tippethill House Hospital (3.4 miles north) and Whitburn Community Museum (2.8 miles north).
Looking after it afterwards
Looking after new joints is easy:
- Inspect the joints round the windows every year or so
- Avoid heavy scraping on the mastic joint
- Keep modern sealant off the mastic
- Leave the new mastic unpainted
Leave the new mastic alone while it firms up. It skins over quickly, but takes longer to harden fully.
Once mastic starts to crumble, rain gets in. That water can reach the timber frame and the wall, so renewing it early is worth it.
When to call us in Fauldhouse
Age is the main cause. Even well-laid mastic needs renewing in time and how long it lasts depends on the weather it faces.
Look out for these signs:
- Failed mastic on an exposed elevation
- Old sand mastic that has cracked, crumbled or fallen out
- Cement or filler used on old window joints that has cracked
- Mastic round period door frames that has failed
In and around Fauldhouse, as anywhere, good sand mastic starts with a clean, dry, properly prepared joint.
Before booking anyone
- What product goes in the joint
- How hidden problems are handled
- How long the guarantee is
- Who turns up on the day
Fauldhouse questions
I let a flat near Fauldhouse station. Can you help?
Yes, we work for landlords and letting agents. You can drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the address and a few details, and we’ll give you a fixed price before work begins.
Is Fauldhouse in your area for sand mastic?
Yes. Our work covers the whole of Scotland, and Fauldhouse is part of that. You can drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us what needs doing, and we’ll give you a clear quote.
Can new sealant go over the old?
No. We remove every bit of old sealant first, so the new sealant bonds properly.
How long does the job take?
Most jobs take a few hours for a single window, longer for several, including preparation and clearing up. Your quote will say how long we expect yours to take.
Which is right for my windows, sand mastic or modern sealant?
We will talk it through with you. Sand mastic suits many period homes, and modern sealants suit newer frames.
Are you an approved applicator?
Yes. Mr Mastic is an ARBOMaster approved applicator, and we are fully insured.
What exactly is sand mastic?
It’s the traditional filler for the joint round timber windows and doors. It’s made with sand and a linseed-oil-based binder.
Is it possible to take out silicone and use sand mastic instead?
Normally, yes. With the silicone removed and the joint cleaned we point it with sand mastic.